Clay County Permit Search Guide
Clay County permit search helps homeowners, buyers, agents, contractors and property researchers look up building permits, archived permits, current Tyler EPL records, inspection activity, plan review status, contractor information and parcel-linked permit history in Clay County, Florida.
Use this guide before you buy, remodel, request inspection, accept seller disclosures, apply online or verify a contractor claim. It shows which official Clay County tool to open, how to avoid old-vs-current permit confusion, what to check in the record, and when to confirm details with Building Division staff.
Start here: do not use only one search box
Clay County has both archived and current permit routes. The county’s official permit-search page separates archived permits completed before January 9, 2023 from current permits after January 9, 2023. For current records, Clay County uses Tyler Technologies EPL through the Citizens Access Portal.
First decide whether the work is old or current. For older closed/completed work, use archived search. For new or active permits, use CAP public records search. If a result does not appear, check owner, parcel/property appraiser data, contractor records, permit type, inspection records and city jurisdiction where applicable.
Permit route finder
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Use this before opening a portal so you do not waste time in the wrong system.
Use the current CAP portal for permits after January 9, 2023. Choose Search Public Records, then search permit, plan, inspection, code case, request, license or project. You do not need to log in for public search.
Use the archived permit search for permits completed before January 9, 2023. The archived page supports permit, address, contractor, owner and parcel-style research.
Search the record inside CAP, then click the blue linked number in the results. Review status, reviews, fees, documents, inspections and whether the permit was finaled or closed.
Schedule inspections through CAP/CSS. On inspection day, Clay County says to call 904-269-6307 between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m. to be connected with your inspector.
Check contractor registration requirements, insurance documents and county registration. State-certified contractors submit packets by email or in person, and fees can be paid through Tyler EPL when applicable.
Use Clay County Property Appraiser to confirm parcel, owner, legal description and property details, then search both archived and current permit tools if needed.
Search plan tool
Use this quick plan before opening the official tools.
Use Tyler EPL / CAP. Search Public Records and open the blue linked number.
Use archived permit search for permits completed before January 9, 2023.
Search current CAP and archived search. Also check parcel details if the address format fails.
Check permit status, inspections, NOC, contractor, old records and city jurisdiction.
Use CAP, choose the permit type, add job location, contacts, valuation and required PDFs.
Check if certified Notice of Commencement is recorded and includes the permit number.
Buyer and owner risk checker
Use this before closing, refinancing, insurance review, remodel planning or accepting a contractor/seller statement.
Only issued, not finaled
An issued permit does not prove completed work. Look for final inspection or closed status.
Old work after remodel
Roof, pool, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, addition, solar and generator work needs deeper checking.
Archived result only
Check current CAP too if work continued, reopened or was modified after January 9, 2023.
NOC missing
A missing or uncertified NOC can block first inspection where required.
Search current Clay County permits in CAP
Clay County uses Tyler Technologies EPL / Citizens Access Portal for applications, public records search and permit status. Use this for current permits and records after January 9, 2023.
Open Citizens Access Portal
Use CAP for current records. The county FAQ says you can search public records without being logged in.
Click Search Public Records
Search for permit, plan, inspection, code case, request, license or project. When results populate, click the blue linked number to open the record.
If you cannot find a current permit by address, search broader. Try parcel details, permit number, contractor name, owner name, project type, and the archived tool for older records.
Search archived Clay County permits
Clay County’s official permit search page says archived permit search is for permits completed before January 9, 2023. This matters for older roofs, pools, additions, mobile homes, electrical work, septic-related documents and work disclosed during sale.
Open archived permit search
Use the archived tool when the work was completed before January 9, 2023. Search by permit, address, contractor, owner or parcel when available.
Do not stop at one missing result
Try address variants, owner names, parcel information, contractor names and old permit numbers from seller disclosure, insurance reports or closing documents.
How to read Clay County permit status
The most important part of permit research is not just finding a record. You must understand whether the record was only applied, issued, under review, inspected, finaled, closed, expired or still active.
Not approval
An application or draft does not mean the permit was issued.
Work may begin
Issued permits still require inspections and completion.
Best signal
For buyers, final inspection or closed status is usually the key item.
Check office
Old open records may require Building Division review before action.
Clay County inspections and same-day inspector timing
Clay County says inspections should be scheduled through the CAP/CSS website. If you need to know the time of your inspection, the county says to call 904-269-6307 between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m. on inspection day.
Schedule through CAP/CSS
Use the official inspections page and CAP/CSS system to schedule inspection requests.
Call only during the inspection-time window
For same-day time information, call 904-269-6307 between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m. Clay County also asks users not to call after hours or weekends and not to ask to be moved up the list.
Notice of Commencement warning
Clay County says Florida Statute 713.13 requires a certified copy of the Notice of Commencement to be provided to the Building Department before the first inspection can be scheduled.
Clay County says it no longer accepts recorded Notices of Commencement that are uncertified or missing the associated permit number. Check this before assuming inspection scheduling is ready.
Confirm the NOC is recorded and certified
Make sure the recorded Notice of Commencement includes the correct permit number and that the copy provided to the Building Department is certified.
Apply for a Clay County permit online
Clay County FAQ gives a step-by-step permit application workflow inside CAP. The core steps are: search the permit type, click apply, add job location, add work description and valuation, add contacts, answer required fields, upload PDF attachments, sign electronically and submit.
Find permit type
Use the CAP search bar to find the correct permit type and select Apply.
Add job location
Search the job address, select the populated address and add it to the permit.
Upload PDFs
Attach plans, site plans, septic letters, flood permits, drawings, deeds or other required PDFs.
Submit carefully
Review contacts, valuation, required fields and electronic signature before submitting.
Clay County FAQ says if a Pre-Permit Review Number field appears and you are unsure, save your work as draft, search for Pre-Permit Review for the job address, and apply for one if required.
Forms, affidavits and permit documents
Clay County provides permit forms and reference documents for common building workflows. These include affidavit forms, cancellation, change of contractor, electric responsibility, flood permit, Notice of Commencement, extension, revision, private provider and amendment forms.
Download forms only from the official Clay County page. Do not submit owner documents, IDs, contractor forms, private-provider documents or plans through an independent guide site.
Plan review contact and hours
Clay County’s Plan Review page says plan examiners are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and questions or appointment requests should be sent to buildingdivisionplanreview@claycountygov.com.
buildingdivisionplanreview@claycountygov.com
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Clay County page references Florida Building Code 8th Edition effective December 31, 2023.
Contractor registration and permit access
Clay County contractor licensing page says state-certified contractors must submit required licensing documents, workers’ compensation or exemption proof, qualifying-agent documents and liability insurance information before permits can be issued.
Check registration requirements
State-certified contractors can submit complete registration packets in person or by email. Incomplete submittals are rejected.
Use correct email and certificate holder
Clay County lists permits@claycountygov.com and the Building Division mailing address at P.O. Box 1366, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 for contractor licensing context.
Driveway permits and right-of-way work
Clay County says any connection, replacement or repair to a driveway within Clay County rights-of-way requires a driveway permit. Applications are accepted online through the Citizen Access Portal.
Fee listed
The official page lists New Driveway fee as $175.
Fee listed
The page lists Driveway Change or Upgrade fee as $150.
Fee listed
The page lists Driveway Exemption or Existing Driveway fee as $75.
Email route
Send property address or Parcel ID details to drivewaypermits@claycountygov.com.
County, city or special jurisdiction?
A “Clay County” address does not always mean every permit record is in one search box. For due diligence, check county records first, then verify whether the property lies inside a municipality or special jurisdiction with separate building records.
Check the Property Appraiser record
Use owner, parcel, location and property details to make sure you are searching the right property and not a similar address.
Repeat search if city jurisdiction applies
For properties in Green Cove Springs, Orange Park, Keystone Heights or other municipalities, check whether city building departments maintain separate records for certain projects.
Buyer due-diligence checklist
Before closing, use this checklist to catch permit issues that normal address search may miss.
Clay County Building Division contact and map
Use these official Clay County details for building permit questions, CAP portal help, plan review routing, inspections and forms.
904-284-6307 or 904-269-6307
permits@claycountygov.com
477 Houston Street, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
P.O. Box 1366, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
904-269-6307, 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. on inspection day
Official Clay County permit links
Use these official links for final action. This guide explains the workflow, but the official county portal controls permit applications, records, inspections, approvals, fees and status decisions.
Important notice
CountyPermitSearch.org is an independent guide, not the official Clay County, Florida website.
Only Clay County Building Division, inspectors, plan reviewers, contractor licensing staff, Engineering, Planning/Zoning, a city building department or another official agency can confirm whether a permit is required, complete, finaled, approved or legally sufficient.
Do not submit applications, payments, construction plans, IDs, owner documents, contractor documents or private-provider forms to an independent guide page. Use official government portals only.
Clay County permit search FAQs
How do I search Clay County FL permits online?
Start from the official Clay County Building Permit Search page. Use archived search for permits completed before January 9, 2023 and Citizens Access Portal / Tyler EPL for current records after January 9, 2023.
What is the current Clay County permit portal?
Clay County uses Tyler Technologies EPL through the Citizens Access Portal. The county says the system lets users apply for permits, search records and check permit status in one place.
Can I search Clay County permits without logging in?
Yes. The county FAQ says you can search public records from the CAP home page without being logged in. Click Search Public Records and search permit, plan, inspection, code case, request, license or project.
How do I search old Clay County building permits?
Use the archived Clay County permit search for permits completed before January 9, 2023. Try permit number, address, contractor, owner and parcel-style search information where available.
How do I check Clay County permit status?
Open the CAP portal, choose Search Public Records, search the record and click the blue linked number in the results. Review status, reviews, fees, documents and inspections.
How do I schedule a Clay County inspection?
Schedule inspections through the CAP/CSS website. On the day of inspection, call 904-269-6307 between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m. if you need to be connected with your inspector.
What is the Clay County Building Division phone number?
The Building Division page lists 904-284-6307 or 904-269-6307. Clay County Board of County Commissioners also lists 904-269-6300.
What is the Clay County Building Division address?
The physical address is 477 Houston Street, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1366, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043.
Does Clay County require a Notice of Commencement?
Clay County says a certified copy of the Notice of Commencement is required before the first inspection can be scheduled, and the recorded NOC must include the associated permit number.
How do I apply for a Clay County building permit?
Use the CAP portal. Search for the permit type, click apply, add job location, add description and valuation, add contacts, complete required fields, upload PDF attachments, add electronic signature and submit.
Where can I find Clay County building forms?
Use Clay County’s Affidavits, Forms and Miscellaneous Information page for NOC, owner/builder, change of contractor, revision, extension, private provider, flood permit and other forms.
Who do I email for Clay County plan review?
The Plan Review page lists buildingdivisionplanreview@claycountygov.com for plan review questions or appointment requests. Plan examiners are listed as available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Do driveway permits use the Clay County CAP portal?
Yes. Clay County says driveway permit applications are accepted online through the Citizen Access Portal. The driveway page also lists fees and the drivewaypermits@claycountygov.com email for questions.
What should buyers check in Clay County permit records?
Buyers should search current CAP records, archived records, parcel/owner details, contractor information, inspection history, NOC issues, open/expired permits and final/closed status before relying on seller disclosure alone.
Is CountyPermitSearch.org the official Clay County website?
No. CountyPermitSearch.org is an independent guide. Official permit searches, applications, inspections, approvals, payments and status decisions must be completed through Clay County and its official portals.